Join us for a short walk before the Allentown Hiking Club Meeting

Let's get a little exercise before the meeting starts. We will meet at St. Timothy's and walk about .6 miles on Reading Road to Cali Burrito for dinner. Afterward we'll head back to the church for the club meeting. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel the walk

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Monthly business meeting.

Carolyn Garrity will give a talk on the Appalachian Trail.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Loop hike through the Delaware Water Gap including Dunnfield Creek, Sunfish Pond, Raccoon Ridge, and the AT.

BECAUSE OF THE FORECAST FOR RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS, THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED. This lot fills up quickly so please arrive early. From the Dunnfield Creek parking lot we will hike the Dunnfield Hollow Trail to Sunfish Pond. This section includes multiple stream crossings that, depending on how fast the creek is running, may require getting your feet wet, so please plan accordingly. Trekking poles are strongly recommended. After a rest at a rock outcropping on the northeast side of Sunfish Pond we will continue on the Appalachian Trail to Raccoon Ridge for lunch. After lunch we will travel back down the Appalachian Trail to our cars. Sturdy hiking boots are recommnded. Bring at least 3 quarts of water (you will thank me) and lunch plus snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 14 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Meet at the Dunnfield Creek Parking lot, which is the second exit in NJ off Route 80 East. Go under the overpass and the parking lot is on your right. Overflow parking at the Kittatinny Visitor's Center.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Refresh your body and soul with a walk and concert in Bethlehem.

We will walk the D & L Trail from Sand Island to the Minsi Trail Bridge and then cross over the Lehigh River on the bridge (with views of the Sands Casino), In South Bethlehem we will walk on the Hoover-Mason Trestle for an up close view of the Steel Stacks and then head for the Hill to Hill Bridge, which will bring us to the Central Moravian Church for the Bach At Noon concert featuring Bach's Cantata 68 and a Mozart piano sonata for 4 hands The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert we will walk back to Sand Island. Bring water and a snack to eat before the concert. Rain on the morning of the event cancels the hike, but we will meet at 11:30 in the church balcony for the concert. No calls on morning of hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meeting place is the Sand Island parking lot. From Main Street in downtown Bethlehem, drive south on Main Street, cross over the canal onto Sand Island, and turn left onto River Street. The parking lot will be on your left under the Fahey Bridge.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Join us for a walk through Quakertown

The 200 year old historic Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, a familiar local dive bar, has a new owner. Proprietors of The Local in Souderton, which offered fresh farm to table food, purchased the Eagle Hotel in Quakertown. Plans for renovations have been pushed back to 2018 so we will check out the original place this fall before renovations begin. We will meet at the Eagle and take a meandering walk through Quakertown stopping back at The Eagle Hotel/The Local for burgers andor drinks. Cash only. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Eagle, Corner of Rts 212 and 313; Quakertown PA. Parking is on street; Usually quite a few spots across from the front entrance on Route 313 (Broad Street)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

While there are often hikes in this area, we’re going a different route than normal. This is the perfect hike to visit the historic side of Jim Thorpe. We’ll be visiting several old mining areas along the top of Mt. Pisgah, which was top mined in years past. Now it’s a fascinating place where you can truly appreciate how Mother Nature has an amazing way of recovering the ravaging’s of humans. We’ll follow the route of the removed tracks that were installed to bring the coal the Lehigh Canal. It’s these tracks that were used later to draw tourists to the area after the coal started to dry up. Today, it’s recognized that Jim Thorpe had the first every roller-coaster in the world. During our hike, we’ll climb a long run of stone steps built by the locals to climb the mountain so they could get their mining jobs in the next valley. And not to be missed, we’ll be going up the path known as the Gravity Hill Trail. Carved out of the side of the mountain this trail starts at the edge of Jim Thorpe, and rises 610+ feet in 0.4 mphs. What a blast! Lastly, we’ll also be stopping at an old mine tunnel to give people the option of exploring it.

We will need to keep the group together throughout the day, so please make sure you can maintain a 3.0 mph average pace. As you can see, this hike is for adventurous hikers only. Hope you can make it!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 14 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll and burn a few calories so we can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Meet outside in the Parking Lot next to LLBean (the side without an entrance) A favorite; Tuesday is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s. Heavy rain or Thunderstorms cancel.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet in the Parking Lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Come join us for a great free concert & stroll in Jim Thorpe’s Historic Mauch Chunk Opera House. We’ll be parking & meeting at the Jim Thorpe Train Station and walking up to the Opera House together. After the show, we’ll walk back together along the historic main street that’s lit up in Christmas Lights.

Please contact the leader, or register on Meetup, so you can stay up to date on any last minute changes for this event. We’ll be meeting at the train station at 6:45 pm. The doors open for the show at 7 pm, and the show starts at 7:30. So if you are running late from work, you can still make it. Hope to see you there.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: .75 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
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Hike along the Prairie Grass and chestnut Oak Trails.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6+ miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Lehigh Gap Nature Center Osprey House
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This is great way to see the lower part of the Water Gap National Park. With any luck, we’ll see the park at peak foliage. During this hike, we’ll cover Mt. Minsi, Mt. Tammany, Dunnfield Creek with it’s water crossings, Sunfish Pond, Raccoon Ridge & Copper Mine Ruins. This is a ‘pick your own adventure hike’, as there are 2 options for this hike.

We’ll be keeping both groups together all day. Thus, it’s important that no matter which hike you choose, you must be able to maintain a 3 mph pace throughout the day. Hope all of you adventurous hikers out there will join us for a great day on the trail.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12or18 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Join us for a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

Pre-Thanksgiving walk before we consume all the turkey! We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. A percentage of proceeds from tonight's sales goes to Last Chance Ranch. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Proper Brewing Company, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (behind the building on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) )
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a truly adventurous hike as we traverse the north section of Hickory Run State Park. During our hike, we’ll be walking through a variety of landscapes & habitats. We’ll be going over a river, under 476, & across several amazing boulder fields that are a must see to believe (pictures really do not do them justice). Most people know of the main Hickory Run Boulder Field, which is 400 feet wide, & 1,800 feet long. We’ll be walking over the main field, along with going over several other boulder fields in the area that are hidden gems. To get to these fields, we’ll go off trail / bushwhacking for about 4 miles. Also be prepared for about 1.5 miles of walking over the boulder fields. The total for the hike is about 12 miles. On the regular trails, we’ll be going at a quick pace, so please be prepared to hike at a steady 3 mph average. This should be a great hike, hope to see you on the trail!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Breakfast with boy scouts, bicycling and a wine tasting.

Breakfast with the Boy Scouts at Camp Edmar followed by a bike trip on public roads and PRIVATE PROPERTY! (By permission) Must be a member; you can join that day. We'll hear the original "witchy woman." (Sparks really do fly from her fingertips! Woo-Woo) playing hauntingly familiar tunes on her cello. We'll be pushing the bikes up the hills to see panoramic scenery in fall splendor and coast down to the next hill. We'll "wine down" with a wine tasting at Blair Vineyards. (Nothing to do with the Blair-Witch Project). 9 mile loop with lots of ups and downs.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: 1st: 10:00 a.m. - Blair Vineyards, 99 Dietrich Valley Rd, Kutztown, PA Same directions as for Camp Edmar, but continue straight onto Dietrich Valley Rd. for another .6 miles instead of turning right onto Scout Rd. 2. 10:15a.m. - Camp Edmar, take PA 737 from Kutztown, or South from I-78 and then turn left (if from Kutztown) or right (if from I-78) onto Wiltrout Rd for about .9 mile then turn right onto Scout Rd for about .3 mi.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Hike to Deep Lake.

we will return by the same route. Bring snacks and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: McDonald's restaurant in Wind Gap. email is now gapples@rcn.com
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A loop of these trails: Sand Spring -> Hickory Run -> Gould's -> Skyline -> Fireline -> Hickory Run -> Sand Spring

Meet at Hickory Run Park Office parking lot (as below). Rain cancels (even light), sorry no dogs on this hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at Hickory Run Park Office 3613 State Route 534, White Haven, PA 18661 570-443-0400 From I-80, take Exit 274 at the Hickory Run State Park Exit, and drive east on PA 534 for six miles. From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 95 and drive west on PA 940 for three miles, then turn east on PA 534 for six miles. GPS DD: Lat. 41.02449 Long. -75.70994
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Suzanne Churchill 610-393-2662

Monthly business meeting.

Dave Povenski will do a presentation on his hikes in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico this past March.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Cleanup Lock #2 in Lehigh Gorge.

This lock has been adopted by the Allentown Hiking club. Bring lunch, water and gloves.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: .5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid parking lot in Walnutport. Those familiar with this project can meet us at Lock #2 about 10:15am.
Posted on meetup.com? NO